Soft Baby Books

Soft Baby Books Australia - Cloth Books and Sensory Books for Babies

Soft baby books are one of the most loved and developmentally powerful toys for young babies. Safe to mouth, squeeze, and explore, these fabric books introduce babies to colours, shapes, textures, and simple stories from the very first months of life. At Peekaboo Baby, our soft baby books range includes crinkle books, cloth books with textures and mirrors, and tactile sensory books loved by Australian parents. Browse alongside our full books range and baby activity toys for complementary developmental gifts. Our baby play gyms and playtime range pair beautifully with soft books for a complete sensory gifting set.

Soft books engage a baby's senses simultaneously - the crinkle sounds attract attention, the varied textures invite touch, the bright colours and mirrors capture their gaze, and the simple shapes and faces support early visual development. Many soft baby books are designed to attach to prams or play gyms with loops or clips, making them versatile companions both at home and on the go. They are also wonderfully gift-friendly - beautifully presented, immediately usable, and loved long past the newborn stage. Peekaboo Baby offers free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $129, dispatched from Melbourne.

What to look for in soft baby books

• Sensory features - Look for crinkle sounds, varied textures (soft, rough, smooth, fluffy), mirrors, and peekaboo flaps for maximum sensory engagement.
• Bright colours - High-contrast and vibrant colours attract a young baby's developing visual attention from birth.
• Safe materials - All fabrics and materials should be baby-safe, non-toxic, and free from small parts that could detach.
• Washability - Soft books are mouthed and handled constantly. Machine-washable options are a practical necessity.
• Attachment options - Loops or clips that allow the book to hang from a pram, cot, or play gym add versatility and keep it within the baby's reach.
• Page variety - The most engaging soft books offer a different experience on each page - a new texture, a new character, or a new activity.

Browse our full books range for older children, or explore our baby activity toys and play gyms for more developmental gift ideas for babies at every stage.